THE South Australian Cricket Association is still to decide where the Redbacks might host the 2012-13 Sheffield Shield final, with Adelaide Oval not ruled out.

The second-placed Redbacks - on 24 points - will earn the right to host the Shield decider from March 22-26 if they prevail in winnable games against Western Australia then New South Wales, and if leader Victoria (28) slips up.

SACA was unable to confirm if suburban grounds Glenelg or Woodville, or Adelaide Oval, would host the decider if required.

"The Redbacks still have two extremely important matches left in the Sheffield Shield competition and are focused on making it into the finals,'' SACA chief executive Keith Bradshaw said.

"With that in mind, SACA is working through our options to host the final should we win the right to host the event.''

SACA's Adelaide Oval reconciliation with the SANFL means the Redbacks theoretically cannot host a home final without the permission of football. SACA controls fixtures at the venue only from October 8 to March 14 each year.

However, this season Adelaide Oval's hallowed turf and traditional centre square are scheduled to be dug up from March 18 as the redevelopment enters its final phase.

Resurfacing will accommodate several sports and drop-in wickets for cricket, starting with the Ashes series.

Builder Baulderstone must ready the venue for the Ashes series from December 5-9 and the first AFL game in March next year, and the Stadium Management Authority is unlikely to want any delays.

Cricket Australia requires venues to be first-class accredited and capable of hosting broadcasters, meaning possible tweaking at Woodville or Glenelg.

Fox Sports has traditionally shown the Shield final.

"We are aware of the situation and have confidence the game will be hosted in an appropriate stadium,'' a CA spokesman said.

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